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Article 2 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 4413, §5, $5,300 for the purpose of funding the restoration of Town Archives holdings for display in the soon to be renovated facility, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: This article seeks $5,300 in funding from the Community Preservation Fund 10% Historic Reserve Account to assist the Mashpee Historical Commission to restore Historic Town Maps and Documents and to allow for the purchase of Digitizing Equipment and a computer for the Mashpee Archives. A large (5'x6') 1858 Henry F. Walling map of the Counties of Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket, and an 1840 Phelps and Ensign Travel Map of the United States period consistent require archival framing for protection and display. Included in the restoration project are diplomas from the Mashpee Grammar School in 1932, the Falmouth Junior High School in 1933 and an early panoramic hand-colored photograph of Mashpee- Wakeby Pond. CPA funding will also allow for the purchase of a computer and document scanner to digitalize unique Town documents to improve access to Town history, cultures, and family genealogy. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously 7-0 in support of this article. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 6-0. Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Historical Purpose Reserve, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 4413, Section 5, $5,300 for the purpose of funding the restoration of Town Archives holdings for display in the soon to be renovated facility, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:13 PM. Article 3 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer, pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 4413, §6, to reserve from the FY2013 estimated Community Preservation revenues, the following amounts; $133,920 10% for Historic purposes $133,920 10% for Affordable Housing purposes $133,920 10% for Open Space purposes $937,437 to the FY2013 Community Preservation Fund 2